April 20, 2026
The Nodaway County community is mourning the tragic and violent loss of Karen Babcock and Liberty Ann Moore, who were fatally shot inside a residence near Skidmore in a double homicide on April 18, 2026.
According to the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home near the intersection of Missouri Highway 46 and Route PP following reports of a serious incident. Upon arrival, officers—assisted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control—found both women suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Despite emergency response efforts, they were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities later identified a person of interest, 20-year-old Keevin J. Maupin of Skidmore, who was taken into custody without incident. He has since been formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action and is being held without bond as the investigation continues.
Investigators have not yet released a motive or confirmed the relationship between the suspect and the victims. Law enforcement officials are actively processing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and working to reconstruct the sequence of events that led to the killings.
Karen Babcock is remembered as a compassionate and caring woman whose kindness and support touched many lives. Liberty Ann Moore is being honored as a vibrant young woman known for her warmth, energy, and the positive presence she brought to those around her.
The tragedy has deeply shaken the quiet rural community near Skidmore, where residents are struggling to come to terms with the sudden violence. Memorials of flowers and candles have begun to appear, as loved ones and neighbors gather in grief and solidarity.
As the investigation continues, authorities encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward. Further updates are expected as the case progresses through the legal system.
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